Michael W Hauser
- Director, Apache County Cooperative Extension
- Agent, 4-H / Agriculture
- Area Agent, 4-H / Agriculture
- Director, Navajo County Extension
Contact
- (928) 337-2267
- Apache County/Ag Ext
- St Johns, AZ 85936
- mhauser@ag.Arizona.EDU
Awards
- Educational Package - Team Award
- State winner from AAE4-HA and Regional Winner from the NAE4-HYDP, Fall 2021
- Excellence in Peer Professional Development Award
- State Award Winner from AAE4HA and Regional Winner from NAE4-HYDP, Fall 2021
- 25 Year Service Award
- National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals, Winter 2020
- Excellence in Teen Programming
- National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, Summer 2019
- Extension Faculty of the Year - 2017
- Arizona Cooperative Extension, Summer 2018
- Excellence in Animal Science Program Special Award - Team
- Arizona Winner of the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Member Recognition Program, Summer 2017
- Education Team Award
- Presented by the New Mexico Association of Extension 4-H Agents., Winter 2016
- Excellence in Animal Science Programming
- Arizona Association of Extension 4-H Agents, 2016-03-01. Recognized for outstanding effort by members in youth development through animal science programming., Fall 2016
- Certicate of Completion
- International Association of Fairs and Expositions for The Consumer Protection Training, Spring 2014
Interests
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Scholarly Contributions
Journals/Publications
- Farella, J., Hauser, M. W., Parrott, A., Moore, J., Penrod, M., & Elliot-Engel, J. (2021). 4-H Youth Development Programming in Indigenous Communities: A Critical Review of Cooperative Extension Literature. Journal of Extension.
- Hauser, M. W., & Parrott, A. M. (2019). Igniting the Spark. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension 4-H Volunteers Monthly News, 2.
Proceedings Publications
- Hauser, M. W., Parrott, A. M., & Colville, C. M. (2017, March). Summer Camp Counselor Toolkit (33%). In Western Region 4-H Leaders Conference.
- Hauser, M. W., Parrott, A. M., & Colville, C. M. (2017, March). Summer Camp Counselor Toolkit. In Western Region 4-H Leaders Conference.More infoPresentation at the Western Region 4-H Leaders Conference in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
- Hauser, M. W., Landers, K., Platero, L., & Jim, J. (2015, October). Navajo 4-H Weaving. In National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Conference.More infoWorkshop presentation on Navajo 4-H Weaving curriculum that is being developed. The curriculum will include the history of weaving on the Navajo Reservation, weaving a coaster using a cardboard loom, how to make a wooden loom, and weaving a place mat. Curriculum to be submitted in February 2016.
- Larsen, E. W., Hauser, M., Chadd, B., & Parrott, A. (2013, December). Tag, You're In. In Western 4-H Leaders Forum.
Presentations
- Bawden, M., & Hauser, M. W. (2021, July). Expanding Horizons During the Pandemic. Arizona Department of Education - 21st CCLC. Virtual.
- Hauser, M. W., & Pacal, J. (2021, June). Ready, Set, Grow!!!!. Fort Defiance - Navajo Nation Health Program. Virtual: Fort Defiance Health Center.
- Parrott, A. M., & Hauser, M. W. (2020, December 1, 2020). How To Wow!. Arizona Summit on Volunteerism & Civic Engagement: Inspire. Energize. Mobilize..More infoPresentation selected Conference March 15 - 18, 2021.
- Elliott-Engel, J., Hauser, M. W., Parrott, A. M., & Sparks, E. W. (2020, January). New 4-H Employee Orientation. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension 4-H Program In-ServiceUniversity of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
- Hauser, M. W., Parrott, A. M., & Farella, J. (2020, October). Applying Focused Excellence: The Program Area Framework. University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension Conference. Virtual: University of Arizona CALS Cooperative Extension.More infoThis presentation outlines a framework for prioritizing program delivery, management, and development efforts within Extension. Utilizing this model to apply focused excellence to our work we can better distribute our energy for better community outcomes and academic achievement. This is a response to the multidirectional nature of Extension work and this framework can provide a pathway towards programmatic and institutional success.
- Parrott, A. M., & Hauser, M. W. (2020, October). Leadership and Life Skill Development Opportunities for 4-H Teens.. National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals Conference: A Vision For The Future. Was to be held in Boise, Idaho: National Assocation of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals.More infoCompetency Building Workshop presentation.
- Parrott, A. M., Hauser, M. W., & Farella, J. (2020, December 1, 2020). Focused Excellence: Program Area Framework. 2020 National Association of Extension Program & Staff Development Professionals.More infoVirtual Presentation at the 2020 NAEPSDP Conference
- Hauser, M. W. (2019, March). The Benefits of Growing a Garden. Conference. Ft. Defiance, AZ: Tshootsooi Medical Center - Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Center.More infoInvited presentation to the Ft. Defiance Health Conference.
- Hauser, M. W. (2019, October). Impact of Apache County 4-H. SRP Employee Booster Program. SRP - Coronado Generating Station: Salt River Project.
- Hauser, M. W. (2019, October). Preparing Trees for the Winter. Workshop. Winslow, AZ: Winslow Garden Club.More infoHands-on presentation on how to prepare trees for the winter and improve their health.
- Hauser, M. W., & Hancock, S. (2019, February). Why is Soil so Important. Presentation. Lukachukai, AZ: Lukachukai School.More infoPresentation to kick-off their school garden program.
- Hauser, M. W., & Hancock, S. (2019, January). How to Save Your Seeds. Workshop. Springerville, AZ: Round Valley Concerned Citizen Coalition.More infoPresentation as part of a community program sponsored by the Round Valley Coalition on being more self-sustaining.
- Hauser, M. W. (2018, February 8). Access to Food - Role of Apache County Cooperative Extension. Food Access Workshop. St. Johns: Arizona Department of Agriculture.
- Hauser, M. W. (2018, March 20). What is Extension Doing?. Collective Drought Management Workshop. X Diamond Ranch near Springerville, AZ: Ranching Heritage Alliance.
- Hauser, M. W., & Landers, K. (2018, March). Group Facilitator Training. New Mexico 4-H Home Ec School. Belen High School: NMSU Cooperative Extension.More infoTrain 10 teens in group facilitation process so they could facilitate activities with 180 youth attending the three day program.
- Hauser, M. W. (2017, May). ASPIRE Training - Self Advocacy: Knowing Yourself. Regional Training. Holbrook, AZ: Arizona Department of Education.
- Hauser, M. W. (2017, May). Group Facilitation Training. Youth Handcart Trek Train the Trainer. St. Johns: LDS Church.More infoTrain 40 adults in how to facilitate activities for 150 youth.
- Hauser, M. W. (2017, November). Growing Food in Apache County. Food Access Workshop. Apache County Board of Supervisor Meeting Room: Arizona Department of Agriculture.More infoPresenter on how to grow food in Apache County.
- Hauser, M. W., & Landers, K. (2017, March). Group Facilitation Skill Training. New Mexico State University Home Ec School. Albuquerque, NM: NMSU 4-H.More infoTaught and trained 15 teens on group facilitation skills and then those 15 teens facilitated activities for 150 participants.
- Hauser, M. W., Christman, K. A., Gouker, S., Lopez, G. U., Moore, J. D., Horn, K., & Yarnes, A. (2017, February). 21st Century Community Learning Centers - Northern Arizona. 21st CCLC Site Coordinators Workshop. Flagstaff, AZ: Arizona Department of Education.More infoPresentation by 4-H Agents and staff from Northern Arizona counties to 21st Century Learning Centers to provide resources and programming to possible sites.
- Hauser, M. W. (2016, April 11). The Significance of the Apache County Cooperative Extension Programs. Land, Livestock, Wildlife Rural Economics Program. South Fork: Ranching Heritage Alliance.
- Hauser, M. W. (2016, September 28). What is 4-H?. CGS Employee Booster Premier Award Program, Salt River Project. Coronado Generating Station: Coronado Generating Station.
- Hauser, M. W., & Bawden, M. (2016, July 29). An Effective School Garden. Wide Ruins Community School Conference. Wide Ruins: Wide Ruins Community School.
- Hauser, M. W., & Bawden, M. (2016, May 7). Basic Gardening Principles. Boys and Girls Club. Round Valley: Apache Alliance Organization.
- Hauser, M. W., Apel, M. B., Gibson, R. D., McDonald, D. A., & Parrott, A. M. (2016, December). Completing Your APR. Powerpoint Presentation for All FacultyCooperative Extension.
- Hauser, M. W. (2015, August). What is 4-H?. 2015 Dine' Youth Horse Safety Camp. Crownpoint, New Mexico.More infoInvited speaker for 2015 Dine' Youth Horse Safety Conference.
- Hauser, M. W. (2015, July). 4-H Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) Program. Southwestern Indian Agriculture Conference. Flagstaff, AZ.More infoPresentation on 4-H STEM programs used in 4-H clubs.
- Hauser, M. W. (2015, September). The Benefits of the Apache County 4-H Youth Development Program. SRP Employee Booster Program. Coronado Generation Station: Salt River Project.
- Hauser, M. W., Peters, C. L., Apel, M. B., Martinez, C. L., & Gibson, R. D. (2015, December). Completing Your APR. New Faculty Orientation. Tucson: Cooperative Extension.More infoPresentation new 21 new agents and specialists on completing the APR process. Additional presentation on effectively dealing with a split assignments.
- Chadd, B. K., Larsen, E. W., Hauser, M. W., & Parrott, A. M. (2014, March). Tag - You're In. Western Region 4-H Leaders Forum. Billings, Montana: Montana 4-H Program.
- Hauser, M. W. (2014, October). What is 4-H?. Rough Rock Community School.More infoPresentation to school faculty about the Apache County 4-H Youth Development Program
- Hauser, M. W. (2013, August 14). Making Farming Profitable. Ganado Farm Board. Ganado, Arizona.
- Hauser, M. W. (2013, December 3). Apache County 4-H - Celebrating 100 Years in Arizona. Apache County Board of Supervisors. St. Johns.
- Hauser, M. W. (2013, February 16). Proper Tree Care - Pruning. St. Johns Preparedness Fair. St. Johns Fairgrounds.
- Hauser, M. W. (2013, March 15). 5 Principles of Pruning. Four Corners Health Conference. Red Mesa, Arizona.
- Hauser, M. W. (2013, May 31). Team Building Program Using Portable Challenge Activities. Girls Camp. Pinetop, Arizona.
- Hauser, M. W. (2013, September 21). Everything You Need to Know to Grow a Great Garden at 7000 Feet Elevation. Round Valley Preparedness Fair. Eagar, Arizona.
- Hauser, M. W., & Landers, K. (2013, January 26). How To Make An Effective Presentation. New Mexico State 4-H Senior Leadership Retreat. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- Hauser, M. W. (2012). Career in Agriculture. Presentation given to 7th and 8th graders at the Concho Elementary School as part of series on careers in Apache County.. Concho, AZ.
- Hauser, M. W. (2012). Facilitated one day program on Team Building to group of 25 employees from Johns Hopkins University medical staff working in Whiteriver, AZ.. Johns Hopkins University Team Building Program. Pinetop, AZ.
- Hauser, M. W. (2012). Invited to train 40 adults on the importance of creating a sense of belonging when working with teens.. Pioneer Handcart Trek. St. Johns, AZ.
- Hauser, M. W. (2012). Presentation on soils and irrigation principles. Gardening Class. Eagar, AZ.
- Hauser, M. W. (2012). Taught 15 Boy Scout leaders on effective facilitation skills and debriefing concepts. Facilitation and Debriefing Training. St. Johns, AZ.
- Hauser, M. W. (2012). Trained 40 adults on the importance of building positive relationships with teens. Pioneer Handcart Trek. St. Johns, AZ.
- Hauser, M. W. (2012). What is 4-H?'. Wide Ruins Community School.
- Hauser, M. W. (2012, June). Painting a Picture of the Navajo 4-H Progarm. Arizona Extension Association In-Service. Mingus Springs, Arizona: Arizona Extension Association.
- Hauser, M. W. (2012, May). Hiking the Grand Canyon. Four Corners 4-H In-service. Albuquerque, NM: Four Corners 4-H.
- Hauser, M. W., & Landers, K. (2012). Making a Strong Presentation. Sr. Leadership Retreat. Albuquerque, NM.
- Hauser, M. W. (2011). Building Teamwork. 2nd Annual Navajo Nation Department of Agriculture Conference. Window Rock, Arizona.
- Hauser, M. W. (2011). Planning With Strength. 5th Annual Sanders Youth Conference. Sanders, Arizona.
- Hauser, M. W. (2011). Presentation on soils, organic matter, gardening, fruit trees, and production crops. Dennehotso Farm Board and Land Use Planning Session. Dennehotso Chapter House.
- Hauser, M. W. (2011). Presented and taught activities on ice breakers, name games, cooperation, communication, problem solving and trust. Big Brothers Big Sisters Regional Training. Show Low, AZ.
- Hauser, M. W. (2011). Tree Care, Pruning and Water. Gardeners With Altitude Conference. St. Johns, Arizona.
- Hauser, M. W. (2011, June). HIking the Grand Canyon. Arizona Extension In-Service. Mingus Springs, Arizona.
- Hauser, M. W., & Landers, K. (2011, May). Painting a Picture of the Navajo Nation 4-H Program. Four Corners 4-H In-service. Albuquerque, NM: Four Corners 4-H.
- Hauser, M. W., Chadd, B., Larson, E., & Parrot, A. (2011). Navigating the Roadway among Youth-Adult Partnerships. 2nd Annual Summit on Volunteerism and Service-Learning Conference. Coolidge, Arizona.
- Hauser, M. W., Chadd, B., Larson, E., & Parrot, A. (2011). Tag, You're In. 2nd Annual Summit on Volunteerism and Service-Learning Conference. Coolidge, Arizona.
- Hauser, M. W., Chadd, B., Larson, E., & Parrott, A. (2011, May). Tag - You're In. Four Corners 4-H In-service. Albuquerque, NM.
Poster Presentations
- Hauser, M. W., Kinlicheenie, K., & Carlisle, A. (2019, August). Furthering 4-H Youth Development on the Navajo Nation. Arizona Extension Conference. Tucson, AZ: Arizona Cooperative Extension.
- Morris, N. A., Elliott-Engel, J. A., Jimenez, V., Parrott, A. M., Hauser, M. W., & Sparks, E. W. (2019, December). 4-H County Professional Onboarding: An Assessment of U.S. Early Career Onboarding Process. National Association of Extension Program and Staff Development Professionals Conference. Savannah, GA.
- Hauser, M. W. (2018, October). Apache County 4-H Youth Development Program. Coronado Generating Station - SRP Employee Booster Share Fair. Coronado Generating Station near St. Johns: Salt River Project.More infoPoster presentation showing the benefits of the Apache County 4-H Youth Development Program.
- Hauser, M. W. (2017, October). The Apache County 4-H Youth Development Program. SRP - Coronado Generating Station Employee Booster Share Fair. SRP - Coronado Generating Station: SRP _ Coronado Generating Station.More infoPoster and presentation showing the benefits of the Apache County 4-H program.
- Hauser, M. W. (2016, October 5). The Youth Development of 4-H. CGS Employee Booster Open House and Share Fair. Coronado Generating Station: SRP Employee Booster Organization.More infoSelected poster to showcase what Apache County 4-H Youth Development program offers residents and families.
- Zamudio, A., Hauser, M. W., Sparks, E. W., & McDonald, D. A. (2016, October). Arizona 4-H Youth Conquer One of Nature`s Biggest Obstacles (30%). National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA.More infoThe acceptance rate for poster presentations at the 2016 NAE4-HA Conference was 75 percent.
- Zamudio, A., Hauser, M. W., Sparks, E. W., & McDonald, D. A. (2016, October). Arizona 4-H Youth Conquer One of Nature`s Biggest Obstacles. National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA.More infoThe acceptance rate for poster presentations at the 2016 NAE4-HA Conference was 75 percent.
- Hauser, M. W. (2014, September). Apache County 4-H Youth Development Program. SPR Booster Kickoff.More infoInvited poster for the SRP Boosters - Your Gift Makes Brighter Futures
- Hauser, M. W. (2013, September 11). What is Apache County 4-H Youth Development?. Salt River Project - Coronado Generating Station Booster Club Fair. Coronado Generating Station Power Plant.
- Hauser, M. W., & Landers, K. (2012, October). Painting a Picture of the Navajo Nation 4-H Program. National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Conference. Orlando, FL.
Other Teaching Materials
- Hauser, M. W. (2016. Building a Hoop House. Apache County Cooperative Extension.More infoCreating a county handout on building, maintaining, and using an inexpensive hoop house to extend the growing season for 30 days at an elevation of 6,000 feet.
- Hauser, M. W., & Landers, K. (2018. 4-H Recreation Team Handbook. New Mexico State 4-H State Publication.More infoCompiled and wrote the Recreation Team Handbook to be used by future Recreation Team Leaders at Home Ec School and with Recreation staff in each New Mexico county.
- Hauser, M. W., Landers, K., Platero, L., & Jim, J. (2016. Navajo 4-H Weaving Curriculum. New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension.More infoDeveloped and submitted curriculum to be used by 4-H clubs, after-school programs, teachers, and other youth-serving organizations to help preserve an important piece of Navajo culture. The curriculum consists of the history of Navajo weaving, weaving a coaster, making a wooden loom, and weaving a placemat.
- Hauser, M. W. (2015. Navajo Sheep Quality Assurance Manual. Dine' College, Sheep is Life Organization, NMSU Cooperative Extension, Univeristy of Arizona Cooperative Extension.More infoServed at an editor to the publication that will be submitted to the Navajo Tribe for use in training programs delivered across the Reservation.
Others
- Parrott, A. M., & Hauser, M. W. (2020, December 2020). Arizona 4-H: Igniting the Spark. Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication AZ 1904-2021.
- Sparks, E. W., Elliott-Engel, J., Parrott, A. M., & Hauser, M. W. (2021, December). New 4-H Professionals Onboarding Workbook. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension AZ1847-2021.
- Sparks, E. W., Shepp, N., Hauser, M. W., & McDonald, D. A. (2021, August). Hiking the Grand Canyon with 4-H Healthy Living Ambassadors: The What, How, and Why of Taking Youth on a Challenging Adventure. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension AZ1903-2021.
- Hauser, M. W., & Bawden, M. (2020, November). 21st Century Community Learning Center Program. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension First Annual Share Fair.More infoPresentation to 21st Century Community Learning Centers from Apache County.
- Hauser, M. W., & Parrott, A. M. (2020, August). A Safe Environment is Fundamental to Every 4-H Setting. Arizona Cooperative Extension.
- Hauser, M. W., & Landers, K. (2019, March). Training Teens as Facilitators. Home Ec School.More infoTaught facilitation process to 12 teens which then led activities with 120 youth participants as part of Home Ec School in Belen, NM.
- Hauser, M. W., & Parrott, A. M. (2019, September 2019). A Safe Environment is Fundamental to Every 4-H Setting. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension 4-H Volunteers Monthly News.
- Hauser, M. W., Parrott, A. M., Elliott-Engel, J., & Sparks, E. W. (2019, December). Arizona New 4-H Professionals On Boarding Workbook. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
- Hauser, M. W. (2018, June). Challenge Facilitation Training.More infoFacilitated team building and problem solving activities with 110 youth over the course of two days. Part of the facilitation process was to train adult leaders to lead certain activities in smaller groups.
- Hauser, M. W. (2014, February). Ranchers and Landowner Workshops.More infoPresentation given about the Northeastern Arizona Weed Management Group.
- Hauser, M. W. (2014, July). Arizona Statewide 4-H Camp.More infoInvited presenter for programming .
- Hauser, M. W. (2014, July). Boy Scouts of America.More infoInvited trainer for Charter Organization Representatives on duties in their respective unit.
- Hauser, M. W. (2014, July). Challenge Activities for Cub Day Camp.More infoInvited facilitator to provide activities for two day cub scout program for the Apache District.
- Hauser, M. W. (2014, November). Youth Empowerment.More infoCounty Newsletter for all 4-H volunteers. 4 pages.
- Hauser, M. W. (2014, October). Appropriate Structure.More infoCounty Publication for 4-H volunteers. 4 pages.
- Landers, K., & Hauser, M. W. (2013, May 15). Indian Livestock Field Days. Facilitator and presenter on four hour session entitled 'Backyard to Table'.
- Hauser, M. W. (2010, Fall). Belonging. 4-H Leader Newsletter.
- Hauser, M. W. (2010, Fall). Relationships. 4-H Leader Newsletter.